Contingency Theory in Management Grew from the Awareness That

question 93

Multiple Choice

Contingency theory in management grew from the awareness that:

• A) organizational behavior theories are incorrect.
• B) organizational behavior theories cannot be applied to all situations.
• C) McGregor's Theory Y made more sense than McGregor's Theory X.
• D) it is important to rely on the "one best method" in all cases.
• E) Theory Y management is a barrier to employee well-being.

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